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जन्माष्टमी विशेष: औसत और साधारण ही रहना हो, तो छोड़ो कृष्ण को || आचार्य प्रशांत (2020)
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Shri Krishna
Excellence
Vibhuti Yoga
Shrimad Bhagavad Gita
Spirituality
Nature
Kabir Saheb
Ganga
Description

Acharya Prashant explains that the moment an individual becomes ready to improve themselves, they immediately gain hope that the world can also improve. He asserts that those who claim the world or others cannot change are merely reflecting their own inability to change. When a person begins to reform, they realize that everyone is capable of and eager for improvement. This sense of purity and innocence is something one naturally wants to share with others, leading to hope and eventually faith. He describes every form of excellence as a sign pointing towards the divine and a rebellion against nature. While nature tends to make everything uniform and ordinary, the emergence of something exceptional or distinct is a miracle that represents the divine presence of Shri Krishna. Shri Krishna advises recognizing Him in whatever is most distinct or superior in the world. Acharya Prashant illustrates this by noting that among mountains, the highest is worshipped, and among weapons, the most powerful is seen as divine. He uses the example of a cow, which, despite being an animal, exhibits a unique lack of aggression and a high level of trust, making it an exceptional representative of divinity. He emphasizes that wherever excellence or distinction is visible, it is the work of Shri Krishna, as nature's default arrangement is for everything to be the same. He points out that while physical bodies are similar, exceptions to this natural order—like the River Ganga or the elephant Airavata—serve as reminders of a power beyond nature. Acharya Prashant defines the worship of Shri Krishna as the worship of excellence and heights. He challenges the listeners to find excellence in their own lives, stating that those without any superior quality or height are far from Shri Krishna and remain at the level of ordinary animals. He criticizes those who claim to be spiritual or devotees but lack any distinct talent or quality in their work. True spirituality, he argues, manifests as exceptional quality, as seen in the works of Kabir Saheb or Guru Nanak Dev Ji. He concludes by urging people to read the tenth chapter of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita, the Vibhuti Yoga, and to overcome laziness and excuses to achieve true excellence, which is a rebellion against the mundane nature of the world.